GARDENING ON THE EDGE: Diana Wayland looks back on a year of experiments with new varieties and forward to some fresh plans for the new year
Jamie's Journal by Jamie Stone
Business Focus: Richard Jones hopes people remember the lessons from 2020 as we make a fresh start in 2021
VisitScotland regional director for the Highlands and Outer Hebrides, Chris Taylor, says there are new opportunities for the sector on 2021.
Little cheer at Christmas in 1920, Wick alleged illegal fishing in 1970 and Christmas blackouts in 1995
CHAMBER COMMENT: Trudy Morris says the green economy offers both challenges and rewards to businesses who help shape its future
WHAT'S THE CHAT? Ronn Gunn, vice chair of Caithness Health Action Team, looks at support available to those with mental health issues
Make the most of leftovers from a Christmas meal by combining cooked turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing in these festive pasties.
There is still much to enjoy this Christmas, says Bishop Mark Strange.
WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS BY ROB HUGHES: Birds predated by Arctic fox and polar bear are a great sight in far north
Wick voters back prohibition in 1920, Legion club damaged by fire in 1970 and Bridge call for rail line in 1995.
Beautiful Botanicals: Joanne Howdle looks at the long history of this well-known evergreen which was reintroduced to Scotland in the 16th century
BUSINESS COMMENT: David Richardson of the FSB says that Covid-19 has shown just how quick-witted and resilient our small businesses can be
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By Dorothy Courtis of Thurso United Reformed Church
WICK VOICES: An update on the Wick Society's online oral history project by Doreen Leith
Inside Holyrood: Edward Mountain says the vaccine offers us hope while Christmas can provide some respite for families
Jamie's Journal: All this talk of vaccinations and injections prompts Jamie Stone to ask if grown men really do faint at the sight of needles...
With two rounds to go in Thurso's Winter Stableford, the leader board sees Ed Wyllie six points clear of his nearest challenger Cameron Reid.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By the Rev Heather Stewart, Parish of Latheron
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By the Rev John Nugent of Wick St Fergus Church
